Astoria Police Call In Bomb Squad Tuesday For Device Thrown Out Car Window Details
Tuesday morning at about 9:05 AM an Astoria Police Officer was in the area of the 400 Block of W. Marine Dr. when an unknown person threw a smoking metallic device into the center of one of the eastbound lanes of travel.
The object was charred, metallic, and bulging, all signs that it needed to be treated with caution said Deputy Chief Eric Halverson. After a consultation with the Oregon State Police Bomb Squad, they determined the safest course of action would be for them to respond, x-ray, and recover the object.
Coast Guard medevacs fisherman 25 miles off Tillamook Bay Details Published: 12 May 2021
At approximately 1:40 p.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a call from the 38-foot commercial fishing vessel Joseph Tuesday afternoon reporting a 19-year-old crew member was experiencing intense fatigue, difficulty breathing, and periodically losing feeling in his hands and feet.
An MH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter crew from Sector Columbia River was in flight conducting training when instructed to divert and respond to the call for help.
The aircrew arrived on the scene at 2:38 p.m., hoisted the fisherman, and transported him to awaiting emergency medical personnel at Sector Columbia River. He was in stable condition upon transfer and was taken to Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Clatsop County To Stay At High Risk Details Published: 12 May 2021
Clatsop County will remain in the “High Risk” category of state-mandated COVID-19 business and social guidelines through at least May 20. Under the designation, restaurants, gyms, faith institutions, and indoor entertainment establishments may operate at a 25-percent capacity.
On Tuesday, Gov. Kate Brown announced a new risk-level metric based on vaccination rates in each county and statewide. Beginning May 21, counties that have achieved a rate of 65 percent of individuals 16 and over with at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose will be allowed to enter the Lower Risk category, which carries the fewest business and social restrictions.
Place Matters Conference Goes Virtual Details
PLACE MATTERS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON HEALTH EQUITY
The Clatsop Health Advocacy Resource Team (CHART) and Clatsop County Department of Public Health is pleased to announce that the Place Matters Clatsop County 2021 Conference will be offered
virtually. This year’s conference will consist of three interactive webinar panel discussions:
Thursday, May 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 27, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Place Matters Clatsop County is built off the nationwide initiative to improve the health outcomes of communities by building a movement for all residents that live, work, play, learn and age in Clatsop
Astor School Modernization Finished
Astoria School District and contractor Skanska jointly announced the completion of new construction and modernization at John Jacob Astor Elementary in Astoria. The school’s exterior served as the backdrop of the well-known and beloved 1990 action comedy film, ‘Kindergarten Cop,’ which starred Arnold Schwarzeneggar.
“The expansion and modernization of Astor Elementary are now complete with our particular focus on preserving the history of the school,” said Astoria School District Superintendent Craig Hoppes. “In its new design, we’ve made way for a flexible multipurpose area and new classrooms as well as upgraded safety and security for current and future students. It’s been exciting to watch the rapid construction happen and to work with partners who are as budget-conscious as we are.”